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Thomas C. Brandstrader

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Avvo Rating9.6
  • Chicago, IL
  • Licensed for 40 years
Thomas C. Brandstrader
Thomas C. Brandstrader
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About Thomas

Specializing in Appeals and Post Convictions in Illinois and Federal Courts.

Thomas Brandstrader is one of a select group of highly qualified lawyers to be certified by the Illinois Supreme Court as lead counsel in death penalty cases. In addition to 29 years in the practice of criminal law and extensive trial work, Mr. Brandstrader has exceptional appellate court experience. He has had the distinct opportunity to orally present his arguments and issues to both the Illinois Appellate and Supreme Courts. He has authored over two-hundred briefs.


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  • Thomas Brandstrader was appointed by the Illinois Supreme Court as Lead Counsel for Capital Litigation Case
  • Awarded Martindale-Hubbell Lawyer's Rating of AV, their highest attorney rating.
  • Recognized as preeminent attorney in the area of Criminal Appellate Law by Leading Lawyers.

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Practice areas

AppealsCriminal defense
  1. Criminal defense: 50%

    Specializing in the defense of serious criminal matters in Illinois and federal courts

    42 years

  2. Appeals: 50%

    Authored over two-hundred briefs and appeared in every appellate district in Illinois as well as the Seventh and Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

Languages spoken

English

Contact

53 West Jackson Boulevard Suite 1624
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Thomas C. Brandstrader

53 West Jackson Boulevard Suite 1624
Chicago, IL, 60604

Website
https://appealspostconvictions.com/

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
ILActive And Authorized To Practice Law198112/06/2020
CAInactive198010/28/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Leading LawyerLeading Lawyers Network2019
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell®2019
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell®2018
Leading LawyerLeading Lawyers Network2018
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell®2017
Leading LawyerLeading Lawyers Network2017
Leading LawyerLeading Lawyers Network2016
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell®2016
Leading LawyerLeading Lawyers Network2015
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell®2015
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell®2014
Leading LawyerLeading Lawyers Network2014
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell®2013
Leading LawyerLeading Lawyers Network2013
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell®2012
Leading LawyerLeading Lawyers Network2012
Leading LawyerLeading Lawyers Network2011
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell®2011
Leading LawyerLeading Lawyers Network2010
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell®2010
Leading LawyerLeading Lawyers Network2009
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell®2009
Leading LawyerLeading Lawyers Network2008
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell®2008
Leading LawyerLeading Lawyers Network2007
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell®2007
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell®2006
Leading LawyerLeading Lawyers Network2006
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell®2005
Leading LawyerLeading Lawyers Network2005
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell®2004
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell®2003
Appointed as Lead Counsel for Capital Litigation CasesIllinois Supreme Court2002
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Thomas C. Brandstrader Attorney at LawThomas C. Brandstrader1986 - Present
Cook County Public DefenderPublic Defender's Office Chicago Illinois1981 - 1986
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Federal Defenders AssociationMember2003 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersN/A1988 - Present
Illinois Attorneys for Criminal Justice, Lawyers' Assistance ProgramN/A1988 - Present
Public Defender Negotiating CommitteeN/A1987 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationN/A1980 - Present
Public Defender's UnionTreasurer1987 - 1987
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Illinois Appellate Decisions - over 90 published appealsIllinois Appellate DecisionsN/A
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Western State College of LawJD - Juris Doctor1979
University of Illinois; San Diego State UniversityBA - Bachelor of Arts1976
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Presented oral arguments in both Illinois Appellate and Supreme CourtsDefendent's Felony Murder2003
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
FIRST DEGREE MURDER AND JURY TRIALS

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Andrew Gable, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 5, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Tom is an excellent and well respected lawyer. I highly recommend him.

Jerry Bischoff, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 28, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. There are a lot of young lawyers on this site with higher ratings which mystifies me, because they are not in Tom's league. One of the best lawyers in the city. He handles serious felonies and wins. Great lawyer.